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Human Services

Human service workers provide a wide range of emotional and practical support to help people get through difficult times. A degree in human services prepares students for entry-level employment in such areas as child and family services, mental health, social services, addictions counseling, aging and rehabilitation, including group and community work at the public and private level.

About the Program

RCC's Human Services program offers classroom instruction and practical training, including internships that will develop your skills in a real-life setting. You'll learn about human behavior and social problems and how individuals interface with various systems to address these issues.

This limited-entry program has specific standards for acceptance. The application process for the Fall 2018 cohort will open on Nov. 20, 2017. Applications are due on April 16th, 2018 by 5 p.m. Deliver to Cindy Henney - Social Science Adm. Asst. Second floor offices of HEC. All applicants will be notified of our decision by June 4th. Please be sure we have your current email and mailing address.

WINTER TERM ORIENTATIONS:

January 29th from 5-7 p.m. in HEC 227

February 21st from 5-7 p.m. in HEC 222

March 14th from 5-7 p.m. in HEC 222

Applications will be accepted beginning November 20th, 2017. Drop off with Cindy Henney/2nd floor offices/HEC

Job Opportunities:

Starting salaries for graduates may range from $23,000 to $36,000 a year. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, job prospects in this field are increasing. Many human services graduates transfer to four-year universities to further their education to enhance career prospects and earnings.